Total enrollment
2,490
-20 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Cleburne County
Alabama · Public K-12
Cleburne County in Alabama has 9 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 2,490 students with Cleburne County Public Schools the largest district. The level mix is 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Cleburne County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cleburne County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.4% | #16 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,490 | #50 of 65 | #2,018 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #47 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #33 of 65 | #2,310 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 47.0% | #59 of 65 | #1,778 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.6% | #61 of 64 | #2,127 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Cleburne County school rankings
Residents
15,426
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
2,490
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$55,345
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.0%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
4
1,166 students
Middle
1
243 students
High
4
1,081 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cleburne County Public Schools
2,490 students · 1 district in Cleburne County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cleburne County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Cleburne County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Cleburne County High School· 45.2%
- Ranburne High School· 54.2%
- Cleburne County Elementary School· 65.7%
- Fruithurst Elementary School· 67.0%
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School· 68.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne County High School | Heflin | High | 08-12 | 555 | · |
| Ranburne High School | Ranburne | High | 05-12 | 526 | · |
| Cleburne County Elementary School | Heflin | Elementary | PK-04 | 391 | · |
| Ranburne Elementary School | Ranburne | Elementary | PK-04 | 343 | · |
| Cleburne County Middle School | Heflin | Middle | 05-08 | 243 | · |
| Fruithurst Elementary School | Fruithurst | Elementary | PK-06 | 226 | · |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Heflin | Elementary | PK-06 | 206 | · |
| Cleburne County Alternative School | Heflin | High | 06-12 | · | · |
| Cleburne County Career Technical School | Heflin | High | 07-12 | · | · |
Cities in Cleburne County
About Cleburne County
Cleburne County is a compact county of about 15,426 residents in Alabama. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 2,490 students across 9 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $55,345, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%.
For a sense of the school types, Cleburne County spans 4 elementary schools (1,166 students), 1 middle school (243), and 4 high schools (1,081).
The largest single district in Cleburne County is Cleburne County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,490 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 2,510 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,490 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Cleburne County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data